Published Letters and Op-Eds from
COK’s Writers Group

Vegetarian, Vegan Diet Saves Animals’ Lives

Published in the Northern Star on February 17, 2005.

In response to "Vegan is the Way to Go" on Feb. 14, bravo to Moises Montenegro for taking charge of his health by adopting a vegan diet and for encouraging others to do the same. In addition to reducing our risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer, leaving meat, milk and eggs out of our diets also reduces animal suffering.

To most people's surprise, animals raised for food are routinely treated in cruel ways that would be illegal if the same things were done to dogs and cats. For example, egg-laying hens have parts of their beaks sliced off and male cows and pigs are castrated -all without pain relief!

By choosing vegetarian or vegan foods, we can clear our arteries and our consciences - one bite at a time. For a free vegetarian starter guide packed with great recipes, visit TryVeg.com.

Erica Meier
Director
Compassion Over Killing
Washington, D.C